With sustained stress, workers turn to escapist behaviours

There has been a steady year‑on‑year rise in addictive behaviours among South African employees, reflecting how prolonged stress is reshaping the ways people cope, escape and self‑manage emotional pressure. Drawn from a five‑year analysis of Lyra Southern Africa’s...

SA has world’s highest cyberattack rate, identity visibility gap

South African companies have significant gaps in workforce password security, underscoring growing risks as they contend with rising cyber threats, increasing regulatory pressure, and limited visibility into user identities and access. This is according to a new study...

AI-enabled attacks drive ransomware surge

Cybercrime no longer functions as a series of isolated campaigns. Today, it operates as a system, with malicious hackers operating across an end-to-end life cycle and compressing the attack life cycle with shadow agents. This is the headline finding from the 2026...

Employees are the biggest cyber threat – and it will only get worse

South Africa experienced a 46% increase in insider cyber risk in 2026, surpassing the global average of 44%. What’s more, 63% of South African companies surveyed expect insider‑driven data losses to increase as growing numbers of disgruntled employees are resorting to...

Tariffs drive Black Friday demand down for SME exporters

New US tariffs killed the Black Friday peak small South African exporters would normally expect in November, according to data from the SME Export Index. Craig Lowman, CEO and co-founder of South African international shipping platform TUNL, says: “In a normal year,...

Trends shaping SA’s food security

South Africa’s food retail and wholesale sector is one of the country’s most dynamic industries, directly linked to household consumption, employment, and food security. It reflects both the opportunities and pressures shaping the economy in 2025 and beyond. These...

AI investments drive US IT distribution revenues up

The IT distribution channel in North America posted record high sales in the second quarter of 2025, surpassing the previous Q2 high seen during the pandemic. Distributor revenues came in at $21,8-billion, which is a 7,4% increase year-over-year, according to the...

Massive growth ahead for LEO satellite communications

End-user spending on low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications services is expected to reach $14,8-billion globally in 2026, an increase of 24,5% from 2025, according to Gartner. “LEO satellites have primarily delivered broadband connectivity to remote locations...

The impact of AI on digital transformation

Reaffirming its commitment to advancing Africa’s digital transformation through artificial intelligence (AI), Google has highlighted the impact of its AI tools on the local innovation and business landscape at the AI in Action event in Cape Town. Held under the theme...

Why most South Africans can’t afford a home

Only one formal house exists per 3,3 families who earn less than R26 000 a month – this accounts for more than 80% of South African households – and the trend is worsening, according to Lightstone. In its June 2025 Property Newsletter, the automotive and property...

VALR pioneers xStocks in SA

VALR, Africa’s largest crypto exchange by trade volume, has launched xStocks on its platform enabling customers to gain price exposure through tokenisation of leading US-listed equities such as Tesla, Nvidia, Robinhood, Circle, and Coinbase. With this move, VALR says...

ConCourt upholds Vodacom’s latest Please Call Me appeal

The Constitutional Court has upheld Vodacom’s latest appeal in the Please Call Me case. The case, which has been in and out of the courts for two decades now, will now be referred to a new panel of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA). Vodacom will now review the...

AI emerges as an attractive target for threat actors

Artificial intelligence (AI) adoption is greatly outpacing AI security and governance. IBM’s new Cost of a Data Breach Report suggests that AI is already being seen as an easy, high-value target by threat actors. While the overall number of organisations experiencing...

Paycorp invests in global fintech

Paycorp has made a strategic investment in Currency Stream, a UK-based fintech specialising in real-time foreign exchange and multi-currency payment solutions. The partnership aims to accelerate Currency Stream’s growth in Europe and unlock new expansion opportunities...

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Qlik acquires Mozaic Data

Qlik has announced the acquisition of Mozaic Data (Mozaic), an AI-driven data management technology. "Organizations are increasingly seeking to create domain-centric data products that transcend data integration and quality. There's an elevated expectation within the...

For hybrid work the right collaboration tech is key

The information and communication technologies (ICT), finance, and real estate sectors, while not the largest industries in South Africa, are still heavyweights in their own right. By Andrew Bourne, regional head - Africa at Zoho In 2021, the country’s ICT sector...

Employee-driven workplaces are the future for businesses

The workplace of the future will be employee-driven, which means employers will offer staff much more than just the pay cheque. The post-Covid-19 worker demands recognition and access to resources that will help them develop their skills and nurture their development...

Why we should embrace AI in education 

Despite the significant benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, lingering concerns persist. Many worry that tools like ChatGPT are here to take their jobs. By Ashley Bruyns, head of engineering at Altron Systems Integration  In addition to professional...

Tech trends affecting the security sector in 2024

Even for those of us who have been working in the technology industry for decades, the pace of change over the past 12 months has been extraordinary. By Johan Paulsson, chief technology officer at Axis Once again, we’re left in no doubt that technological innovations...

How to ignite your purpose in 2024

Tired of "same old, same old" mornings? As the new year starts, many of us have a desire for a fresh start, a chance to ditch the mundane and ignite our true spark. But beyond resolutions and gym memberships, lies a deeper quest: finding your purpose, your reason for...

What can businesses expect in 2024?

Ask most South Africans what they expect in 2024, and you’ll get comments about Eskom, elections and tightening budgets. But what are tech business owners expecting in 2024? Here are some predictions for the coming year?   The US economy will continue to affect...

AI and the world of work in 2024

Our collective professional lives are set for a fundamental shake-up in the year ahead as the unprecedented impact of artificial intelligence (AI) is felt across job functions and in every industry. By Genevieve Koolen, human resources director at SAP Africa Does the...

What is data encryption?

Keeping information from unauthorised eyes is a practice as old as recording information. Regents would add their seal into wax to stop snoops from reading orders. Warring nations spend great expense and effort to break the codes of their opponents. And in the modern...

BI / Reporting Specialist

Seeking a highly skilled BI / Reporting Specialist with strong SQL expertise to design, develop, and maintain business intelligence solutions. Key Requirements Minimum 6 years' experience as a SQL Specialist / BI / Reporting AnalystStrong SQL / T-SQL development and...

Intermediate Full Stack Developer (Low-Code / Web & Mobile)

Intermediate Full Stack Developer (Low-Code / Web & Mobile) Fully Remote! Ready to take the next step in your developer career and lead real app builds from concept to launch? This is a hands-on role where you will design, develop, test, and deploy...

Intermediate DevOps Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Purpose of the role: The Mid-Level DevOps Engineer is responsible for building, maintaining, and optimising CI/CD pipelines, managing cloud infrastructure through Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and ensuring the stability and reliability of deployments. This role plays...

Senior Cloud Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Purpose of the roleThe Senior Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing advanced cloud infrastructure solutions that ensure scalability, performance, and security. This role involves leading cloud migration initiatives, optimizing cloud...

Intermediate Support Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Purpose of the Role:The Mid-Level Support Engineer is responsible for providing technical support, troubleshooting, and maintenance for client and internal systems. This role ensures moderate-level issues are resolved efficiently, assists with system installations and...

Software Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Junior/Intermediate Software Account Executive EMEA Join a fast-growing software solutions team helping businesses work smarter.Remote (South Africa) | R20,000/month basic + commission | 8am to 5pm About Our ClientOur client is a fast-growing automation consultancy...

Expert Full Stack Developer (Terraform, Ansible, Splunk) – 1590EvdB

Design, development, and maintenance of the platform. Provide 2nd and 3rd level technical operational support, including standby high priority support on rotation. Develop system solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements Review code of team members to...

Cyber Security Manager – Midrand at Ntice Search

Westfalia Fruit (IT Department), situated in Midrand has a vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced Cyber Security Manager.Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our...

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